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New Paint - old paint
paulr - April 1st, 2007 at 08:17 PM

Hey all
I am about to paint a few panels on my square - the rusty ones that I have repaired. I don't want to paint the whole car and have it all shiny and new - can anyone tell me the best to soften the new paint so it matches the old without it looking to contrived
Cheers Paul


DAVROS - April 2nd, 2007 at 01:18 PM

dont know about 2K, but if you're using a 1K (acrylic) my method is;

Match your primer and top coat.

Add matting agent (Standox Matting Agent, 48/2909046 MIX 498) to your top coat, and test various amounts. Between 50-100mL per 600mL cup.

Rub your whole car back with 400 grit paper (wet).

Buff the whole thing out.

hope this helps...


paulr - April 2nd, 2007 at 06:34 PM

Thanks Davros


VWFOOL - April 2nd, 2007 at 06:43 PM

some ppl add talcum powder to the paint to get that faded look.


5PL1TDCS10N - April 2nd, 2007 at 09:01 PM

If you're painting w 2pac get your color in COB(clear over base) but dont put the clear over after the color!

W:)


paulr - April 3rd, 2007 at 08:48 AM

Painting in Acyrilic

Talcum Powder ??